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Claire W. Thompson is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Auburn University's College of Nursing, where she has served since 2017 teaching childbearing and reproductive courses. A certified Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, she directs the nursing study abroad program to London and Edinburgh and leads service-learning trips to Ecuador for underserved populations. She serves on the College's clinical, simulation, and DAISY Award committees while practicing in mobile and rural clinics specializing in preconception care for marginalized women.
Her educational background includes:
- Master of Science in Nursing from University of Alabama at Birmingham (2015)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Auburn University (2008)
Dr. Thompson's research centers on eliminating health disparities through improved maternal-infant outcomes in rural communities, with emphasis on standardized preconception care for reproductive-aged women in marginalized populations. Her work addresses critical gaps in maternal mortality prevention and chronic disease management to reduce preventable deaths, informed by her service on Alabama's Maternal Mortality Review Committee. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Nursing Practice to drive systemic change in women's healthcare equity.
Her publication portfolio reveals strong thematic consistency in community-based maternal health interventions, with recent works examining social determinants of mortality, rural health education innovations, and simulation-based clinical training. These reflect her commitment to translating research into practical solutions for underserved populations through interdisciplinary collaboration.
Scientific recognition includes:
- Sigma International Honor Society of Nursing membership
- Bonnie and Leo Sanderson Excellence Award
As study abroad program director and Ecuador service-learning leader, she mentors students in global health while securing significant grants including the BCBS Caring Grant ($12,000) for maternal health, GNSA PhD-DNP Collaboration Grant ($2,000) for preconception care access, and Sanderson Award ($5,000) for improving prenatal care in African American women through community partnerships.
Her mobile clinic practice and Alabama Maternal Mortality Review Committee service demonstrate deep community integration, while her mobile health partnership with Gulf South Summit collaborators addresses critical maternal care gaps in high-risk populations through innovative delivery models.